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Meyer Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in CHAMPAIGN, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $18M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and California. According to available records, Meyer Charitable Foundation has made 65 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $1.3M and $1.3M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $350K, with an average award of $41K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Minnesota, California, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$350K
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Meyer Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MN, CA.
Meyer Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 65 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $41K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $350K.
Meyer Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Meyer Charitable Foundation is headquartered in CHAMPAIGN, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald R Hermann | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen H Meyer | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| August C Meyer Jr | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$18.3M
Fair Market Value
$29.4M
Net Worth
$18.3M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$905K
Distribution Amount
$1.5M
Total: $17.4M
Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$41K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation InternationalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $350K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicDIABETES RESEARCH | Rochester, MN | $167K | 2023 |
| Parkland College FoundationSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Champaign, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Champaign County Illinois IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Savoy, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Prairielands Council Boy Scouts Of America #117GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $80K | 2023 |
| Champaign Public Library FoundationENDOWMENT FUND | Champaign, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Don Moyer Boys & Girls ClubGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $55K | 2023 |
| Champaign County Casa IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Urbana, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Daily Bread Soup Kitchen IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Carle Development FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Urbana, IL | $31K | 2023 |
| San Diego Opera AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $26K | 2023 |
| Eastern Illinois Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Urbana, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Salt And Light NfpGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Champaign County Freedom Celebration Committee IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Feeding San DiegoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Cunningham Children'S Home Of Urbana IllinoisGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Urbana, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Crisis NurseryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Urbana, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| St Matthew Roman Catholic CongregationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| The University Of South Dakota FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Vermillion, SD | $10K | 2023 |
| Champaign Urbana Symphony OrchestraGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Champaign County YmcaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Empty TombGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Red River Valley Association IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | York, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| San Diego Historical SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Champaign County Humane Society IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Urbana, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Flying Leatherneck Historical FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Champaign County Historical MuseumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Developmental Service Center Of Champaign County IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| La Jolla Historical SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | La Jolla, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Forest Preserve Friends FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Mahomet, IL | $20K | 2022 |